Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury is hot on the trail of English Champion “Big Bad” John McDermott after the British Boxing Board of Control ordered that the bout must take place before the end of November. Purse bids for the bout have been ordered for July 8th and Fury says he …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: O’Meara Has Eyes On Southern Area Title
Steve O’Meara admits he’s tickled pink at the thought of getting himself into title contention. The unbeaten Londoner has become easily identifiable to fight fans courtesy of his pink boxing shorts and a string of impressive performances that have seen him record 8 straight wins. O’Meara will have his ninth …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Ambition Still Burns For Thaxton
He might now be referred to as the former British and European Champion but Jon Thaxton would clearly prefer the term, future British and European Champion. It’s been a roller coaster two years for the Norwich lightweight but despite 17 years in the pro ranks Thaxton promises that there are …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: McIntosh Relishing Cleverly Unification Clash
Danny McIntosh is brimming with confidence ahead of his British title showdown with Nathan Cleverly at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on July 18th. The undefeated Norwich man currently holds the English Light Heavyweight title and he has no doubts that he will be adding the Lonsdale belt …
Read More »British Boxing: Cleverly Wins, Francis Held To Draw In Swindon
Last night at Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon, England, two of the top light heavyweights in the UK saw action but had very different results. Commonwealth kingpin Nathan Cleverly, 15-0 (5), continued to show excellent form while destroying big puncher Samson Onyango, 18-4 (12), of Kenya in a single round. …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Joey Vegas vs. JJ Ojuederie
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Friday night at the Watford Colosseum in Watford, England, World Sports Organisation promoter Jon Feld hosted a fight night headlined by the 10 round light heavyweight contest between Gary “JJ” Ojuederie and Joey Vegas. This was to be 28 year old Ojuederie’s …
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